The No. 8 Ohio State men's volleyball team kicks off its month long road swing this week, traveling to No. 7 Lewis and No. 14 Loyola-Chicago for a pair of MIVA matches. The Buckeyes and Flyers face off Thursday at 8 p.m. ET, while the squad takes on the Ramblers Saturday in another 8 p.m. ET match.

The Ohio State men's tennis team (12-1) revive its home schedule this weekend as it hosts No. 6 Kentucky at 4 p.m. Saturday and No. 17 North Carolina at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Varsity Tennis Center.

The Ohio State lacrosse programs, a combined 7-0 this season, will host a doubleheader Saturday in Ohio Stadium. The No. 14-ranked women's team, 4-0 on the year, opens the day vs. Brown at 11 a.m., followed by the No. 11/12-ranked men, 3-0 to open the campaign, hosting No. 8/10 UMass at 1 p.m. The game is the first doubleheader for the teams in Ohio Stadium.

The Ohio State lacrosse programs, a combined 7-0 this season, will host a doubleheader Saturday in Ohio Stadium. The No. 14-ranked women's team, 4-0 on the year, opens the day vs. Brown at 11 a.m., followed by the No. 11/12-ranked men, 3-0 to open the campaign, hosting No. 8/10 UMass at 1 p.m. The game is the first doubleheader for the teams in Ohio Stadium.

Watch as Ohio State chases a share of its seventh Big Ten title in eight seasons as the 2012 year comes to a close Thursday vs. Minnesota and Sunday at Nebraska.

Lori Walker has a number of former Buckeye assistants and players coaching in the collegiate ranks

The No. 11 Ohio State women's gymnastics team hosts No. 10 Penn State at 4 p.m. Saturday in St. John Arena

The No. 7 Ohio State men's gymnastics team hosts No. 2 Penn State at 4 p.m. Saturday at St. John Arena. The Buckeye women's team also will be competing Saturday in a dual meet vs. the PSU women's squad.

On Ohio State shooting 65 percent"It was obviously good to see the ball go in early. I thought we got out and got some good shots and got the ball moving. We were able to get some good shots off of our defense." Coach Matta

Deshaun Thomas scored 19 points and No. 8 Ohio State regained its shooting touch, rolling over Illinois 83-67 on Tuesday night to remain in the thick of the Big Ten race.

The Buckeyes have won 12 of the last 13 meetings vs. Illinois when Ohio State is ranked, dating back to 1/19/91.

Sophomore Blaz Rola was named the Big Ten Athlete of the Week Tuesday after an impressive showing at the ITA National Team Indoors Championship where the third-ranked Ohio State men's tennis team advanced to the championship match.

Led by two Buckeyes in the Top 10, the Ohio State women's golf team concluded the Central District Invitational in sixth. Notching a third round team score of 296, the Buckeyes totaled 893 at the par 72, 6,218-yard River Wilderness Golf Club in Parrish, Fla.

The 64th-ranked Ohio State women's tennis team is scheduled for three matches in the next five days, including a road trip to Louisville, Ky., at 2 p.m. Wednesday.

Ohio State begins competition in the Big Ten men's swimming and diving championships at Iowa Wednesday

Ohio State's Amy Meier has been named Big Ten Women's Golfer of the Week, the conference office announced on Wednesday.

Northwestern's Eric Chun has been named Big Ten Men's Golfer of the Week after finishing second at the Rice Intercollegiate.

The Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on the campus of the University of Iowa will play host to the 2012 Big Ten Men's Swimming and Diving Championships, which will begin Wednesday and conclude Saturday night.

Beginning Monday, February 27, at 10 a.m. ET, both all-session and single-session tickets for the 2012 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament will be on sale to the general public.

The Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on the campus of the University of Iowa will play host to the 2012 Big Ten Men's Swimming and Diving Championships, which will begin Wednesday and conclude Saturday night.

In the final week of the regular season, Penn State has earned a share of the conference championship and can claim the outright crown with a win on Sunday or an Ohio State loss to Minnesota on Thursday.

Fighting Illini junior posts doubles win over top-five competition, one singles win over the weekend

Buckeye sophomore posts three singles, three doubles wins at ITA Team Indoor Championships

Minnesota's Cody Yohn has been named the Big Ten Wrestler of the Week, marking the final award of the 2011-12 season.

Lady Lion junior Maggie Lucas claims Big Ten Player Week honor; Hawkeye newcomer Samantha Logic named Freshman of the Week

Penn State clinched at least a share of the Big Ten Championship with an 84-66 victory over Ohio State on Monday night at the Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, Pa. It marks the program's sixth Big Ten Championship and its first since the 2003-04 campaign.

The Big Ten continues to lead the nation in the RPI and Sagarin ratings, is tied for the lead among all conferences with five top-25 teams and is the only conference with five 20-win teams.

Ohio State's Josh Dezse was named Big Ten Player of the Week, while Michigan State's Tony Bucciferro and Purdue's Lance Breedlove shared Pitcher of the Week accolades, and Illinois' John Kravetz and Northwestern's Luke Dauch split Freshman of the Week accolades.

Michigan's Sam Mikulak and Illinois' C.J. Maestas have earned weekly Big Ten men's gymnastics awards.

Ohio State's Manning tabbed Track Athlete of the Week, Wisconsin's Smith earns Field Athlete of the Week honors

How many teams will be allowed to play for the national championship is just one of the many issues being considered by the guys who run the BCS.

The Texas A&M Aggies may break more than one tradition this fall.

With side of drama, four-star athlete Neal headed to Notre Dame this fall.

The Fiesta Bowl's former top executive pleaded guilty Tuesday to a felony charge to settle allegations stemming from a political donations scandal.

Robert Griffin III looks forward to sitting down and talking with NFL executives and coaches during the NFL Combine.

New Pitt football coach Paul Chryst says he's spent the first two months on the job getting to know his players while trying to chart a future for a program in need of some stability.

Penn State fundraiser raises $10M